What Causes the Buick Regal's Lack of Acceleration Power?

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LaMaci
07/29/25 6:08pm
Buick Regal's lack of acceleration power can be attributed to the following reasons: 1. Carbon Deposits: Carbon deposits include cylinder carbon deposits, throttle carbon deposits, spark plug carbon deposits, and intake carbon deposits. These areas are closely related to the engine's power output. When there is excessive carbon buildup inside the engine, the vehicle's ignition energy decreases, intake efficiency drops, ultimately leading to reduced engine power and symptoms like shaking and lack of acceleration. 2. Fuel System: Using an incompatible fuel grade can cause a decrease in the vehicle's output power and reduced performance. Alternatively, if the fuel tank cap's vent hole is blocked, it may not meet the required fuel supply, resulting in a lean air-fuel mixture and weak engine acceleration.
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